417 Assistant Driver required at Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways invites applications from male citizens of Pakistan for recruitment against the post of Assistant Driver (BPS-09) on a purely contract basis. A total of 417 vacancies are available across multiple railway divisions throughout the country.

Organization Details

Organization: Pakistan Railways (Federal Government)

Department: Ministry of Railways

Job Type: Contract

Location: Nationwide (Posting across Pakistan)

Posted On: December 31, 2025

Last Date to Apply: January 25, 2026

Position Overview

Post Title: Assistant Driver

BPS: 09

Total Vacancies: 417

Qualification Criteria

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following qualifications with at least 2nd Division:

• Matric (Science) + 03 years DAE in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, or Automobile ‘or’
• F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) + 03 months Computer Course from a recognized institute ‘or’
• Intermediate in Computer Science (ICS)

Age Limit & Relaxation

Base Age Limit: 18 to 25 years

General Age Relaxation: 5 years

• Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Community, Sindh Rural & Balochistan, AJK & Northern Areas: +3 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Up to 15 years or actual service rendered (whichever is less)
• Government servants / contract employees with 2 years service: +10 years (maximum age 55)
• Child of deceased civil servant who died during service: +5 years
• Only one category of age relaxation may be claimed

Division-Wise Vacancy Distribution

• Peshawar – 33 Vacancies
• Rawalpindi – 30 Vacancies
• Lahore – 26 Vacancies
• Multan – 51 Vacancies
• Sukkur – 66 Vacancies
• Quetta – 29 Vacancies
• Karachi – 182 Vacancies
• Total Vacancies: 417

Quota Allocation

• 60% Open Merit
• 5% Minorities / Non-Muslims
• 5% Orphans (NADRA death certificate of father required)
• 10% Ex-Servicemen (certificate mandatory)
• 20% Sons of Railway Employees (including 2% for sons of deceased employees)

Selection Procedure

• Written Test – 70%
• Interview – 30%

Job Responsibilities

Assistant Drivers support locomotive drivers in ensuring safe and efficient train operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in locomotive pre-departure inspections
• Monitoring signals, speed limits, and safety indicators
• Supporting cab operations and reporting technical faults
• Maintaining operational logbooks
• Assisting during emergencies and breakdowns
• Supporting shunting and marshalling operations
• Adhering to railway safety rules and operational discipline

Instructions for Candidates

• Departmental candidates must apply through proper channel with NOC
• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
• Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible
• No TA/DA will be admissible for test or interview
• Medical examination and security clearance are mandatory
• Selected candidates must undergo prescribed training
• Submission of fake documents will lead to cancellation at any stage

Application Procedure

• Apply online through National Job Portal (NJP): www.njp.gov.pk
• Applications submitted by hand, courier, or email will not be accepted
• Apply within 20 days of advertisement publication

Application Fee

Processing Fee: Rs. 1,000/- per application

• Deposit at C.C.T Cash Office Lahore or any Station Master / Booking Office of Pakistan Railways
• Upload the Miscellaneous Receipt (M.R.) with online application

Important Note

• The competent authority reserves the right to reject any application without assigning reason
• The number or distribution of vacancies may be altered

Hiring Authority

Dy. Chief Personnel Officer (Admin)
Pakistan Railways